1. Jesus the Master Planter Chapter 1 The GOSPEL ECC Church Plant Training The Message and Mission of Jesus should shape the Message and Mission of every church we plant.

4. Team Application Discuss: How will our world meet Jesus? How will they experience his living power? Who will communicate this story? How will they hear it in a way they understand?

6. Message and Mission of the Church p 2 3. The church is to help people live a new, resurrected life in Christ, through the filling and empowerment of the Holy Spirit. This is called SPIRITUAL FORMATION . It happens through teaching, Bible study, spiritual disciplines, and mentoring. 4. The church is to be a countercultural force in the community, nation, and world. This is called LOVE . It happens locally, regionally, and globally through compassion, mercy, righteousness, and justice.

7. Message and Mission of the Church p 3 5. The church is to be God’s community of broken-yet-healing people that provides love, support, and accountability for each other. This is called TRUE COMMUNITY . It happens through love, worship, fellowship, feasting, and Holy Communion, and multiplies through church planting. 5 Examples

9. Jesus the Master Planter Discuss: What are ways your new church can live out each of the 5 Messages and Missions of the Church?